Envision a swirling mass of stars, gas, and dust, spanning over 100,000 light years across. Welcome to the Milky Way, our celestial home. This barred spiral galaxy is just one among countless others in the universe, yet it holds a special place for us, harboring our solar system and planet Earth. The Milky Way, visible as a milky band of light in the night sky, has been a subject of awe and wonder since ancient times. Early civilizations personified it in their myths, while modern scientists seek to unravel its myriad mysteries. Our understanding of the Milky Way has evolved dramatically, from a mere celestial band of light to a galaxy teeming with billions of stars. We now know it comprises a central bar-shaped structure surrounded by a flat disk, with arms spiraling outwards. Our solar system is located on the minor arm, known as the Orion Arm. Despite advances in technology and understanding, the Milky Way still poses many unanswered questions. What is the nature of the elusive dark matter that seems to make up most of the galaxy's mass? How does the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center influence its evolution? These questions invite future astronomers to journey into the heart of the Milky Way, a voyage filled with celestial splendor and scientific discovery.